Q: Is it illegal for a 22 year old to have sex with a 16 year old and get her pregnant in United States, Texas ?
She about to turn 17 in a few months will it still be illegal
A: Sexual assault of a child is a serious felony. He could be sentenced to the state penitentiary and required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. She is a "child" for the purpose of Sexual Assault until age 17. The Romeo & Juliet exception only applies to those over 14 and less than 3 years apart.
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